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Top 10 Jewelry Instagram Accounts To Follow

October 30, 2017 – Posted in: Jewelry Blog

Instagram has come a long way from fairly modest beginnings. From what was a simple way for people to show off their phone snaps has blossomed into a serious social media contender for everything from bloggers and authors to massive retail outlets that want to promote new products or special offers. Here’s our list of the top Jewelry Instagram Accounts right now! Looking for a personal jeweler to ask your questions? Or to help you…

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White Gold Vs Yellow Gold Vs Rose Gold

October 25, 2017 – Posted in: Jewelry Blog

Everyone talks about different colors of gold when, in reality, only yellow gold will ever be mined. So how – and why – did we end up with other colors, and what difference does it make to a ring? In terms of the difference, we’re mainly talking about aesthetics, but that is still very important to most people. What is Yellow Gold? What is White Gold? What is Rose Gold? White Gold Vs Yellow Gold…

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Understanding your UGL Diamond Certificate

October 24, 2017 – Posted in: Jewelry Blog

There are a number of certification agencies operating in the US today. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is arguably the most official of the companies providing certification service. After them, the Universal Gemological Laboratory (UGL) is generally considered among the companies that are next in line. The UGL is well known in terms of the quality and validity of the report they provide. There’s no rule which says you even need to have a…

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My Ring Was Stolen, Now What?

October 2, 2017 – Posted in: Jewelry Blog

It’s an horrific moment, when your stomach lurches and you immediately start to sweat. That time where you realize something has been lost or, worse, stolen from you. When that something is an engagement ring, you can magnify that sick feeling a hundred times, because we’re not talking about a car or a TV, which is easily replaced and usually has little sentimental value. Instead, we’re talking about something that could well have been in…

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Tips For Claiming Insurance For A Lost or Stolen Engagement Ring

September 29, 2017 – Posted in: Jewelry Blog

After the initial horror of realizing your ring is no longer where it should be, your thoughts will undoubtedly switch to what your options are, and this is where you feel some relief at being properly insured against theft or loss. Most insurers will have their own slightly varied procedure for making a claim, but many aspects will be similar across all companies. So what do you need to do to make the whole claim…

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Does She Want an Antique Engagement Ring?

September 25, 2017 – Posted in: Jewelry Blog

Most of the time girls already know what they want. For guys, it will tough for them to know if she wants an antique ring or modern ring. Assuming the guy discovers that she wants an antique ring, working out the other questions will still be difficult. What type of ring? From which era? Should the center diamond be antique?

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How to Read and Understand the GIA Grading Report

August 31, 2017 – Posted in: Jewelry Blog

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is one of the world’s leading organizations for the classification and grading of diamonds and other gemstones. The GIA is an incredible asset to the trade, the public, and the media all over the world. Learn more about the GIA grading report. When the GIA grades a diamond, the grading comes in the form of a certificate. This report helps dealers and buyers to assess the quality and, therefore,…

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How to Take an Awesome Engagement Ring Selfie

August 16, 2017 – Posted in: Jewelry Blog

The selfie, the best or the worst of technology – depending on who you’re speaking to. But selfies aren’t just about grainy shots of you with a few friends in a dark bar, or a chance selfie with a celeb you bumped into in the street. A selfie can be sophisticated and even cool, if the subject is right and the conditions are used well. For an engagement ring selfie, it’s all about making the…

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How Many Facets Does a Diamond Have?

July 26, 2017 – Posted in: Jewelry Blog

When most people think of diamonds, chances are they all picture the same one. But did you know there are more than a few diamond types? Today, we’re going to present you with a crash course on the facets of the most popular diamond types.  We sort diamonds according to their chemical or physical features. Knowing diamond types in detail probably won’t make a lot of difference to an ordinary shopper. However, if you want to dig deeper and fully understand the ins and outs of diamonds, you’ve come to the right place.  How…

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